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AY55 KPK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,719 mi
Last recorded188,719 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 188,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to underside and engine bay not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2019 188,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to underside and engine bay not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2018 174,481 miles

Damage at rear end of offside front door.

Exhaust system - Rear silencer box is deteriorated.

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 23 Nov 2018 174,394 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN BRAKE PIPE ALONG UNDERSIDE OF CAR - REAR SECTION. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Damage at rear end of offside front door.

Exhaust system - Rear silencer box is deteriorated.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN BRAKE PIPE ALONG UNDERSIDE OF CAR - REAR SECTION. (1.1.11 (c))

Outer body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 156,778 miles

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 156,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Tyres on front and rear axles are different sizes.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 144,116 miles

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 144,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split on drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 134,755 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 110,174 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,382 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 100,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,678 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,225 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 53,741 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear tyres worn to 2mm in centre of tread n/s repeater lens cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,741 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm in centre of tread n/s repeater lens cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,612 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 38,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Neaside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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AY55 KPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 KPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY55 KPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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